1. Factor each of these– put the answers on a new sheet of paper on which you will start section A.3…

2. Factoring - A Plan of Approach 1.Factor out any common factor: 2.Consider some patterns: 3.TRINOMIALS! 4.Grouping: REMEMBER TO CONSIDER FACTORING THE FACTORS!

3. Now, do each one of these problems – by hand!

7. Expressions vs. Equations….

8. The Domain of an expression is all of those values for which it is defined. For example:

9. Rational Expressions: Since they’re expressions, we simplify them…

10. Simplify these…

17. Now, do each one of these problems – by hand!

18. OPERATIONS WITH RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS Addition/Subtraction - Multiplication/Division -

19. More Multiplication/Division

20. More Addition/Subtraction

22. Complex Fractions: